The United Kingdom ___ a population of around 62,8 million.

• has

• have

The news about Mr. Smith ___ surprising.

• is

• are

The New York Times ___ an established and respected newspaper.

• is

• are

Literature ___ to understand not only about language but also about

culture.

• seek

• seeks

Statistics ___a branch of mathematics.

• is

• are

The statistics in that report on oil production ___ incorrect.

• is

• are

Answer explanation

Statistics here is not a field of study. It refers to particular numbers, it is used as a countable noun.

Sixty minutes ___ the maximum length of time allowed for the exam.

• is

• are

Thirty dollars ___ an unreasonable price for the necklace.

• is

• are

Many people in the world ___ not have enough to eat.

• does

• do

The police ___ prepared in case there is a riot.

• is

• are

Answer explanation

Police is plural noun.